Entertainment and Sports Arena: July 2022 Newsletter
Congress Heights Small Area Plan
The DC Office of Planning (OP) has released a Draft Congress Heights Small Area Plan (CHSAP) for public review and comment. The CHSAP will study social equity and community resilience; historic and cultural preservation; real estate and business opportunities; schools, libraries and public space; transportation and access; housing opportunities and affordability; and parks, streets, and public space.
The public comment period ends July 31, 2022. During the public comment period, written feedback is encouraged, and can be submitted using this online form.
OP will hold an in-person public hearing on Wednesday, July 27, at 6:00 p.m. at the R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center (2730 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue SE). This will be an opportunity to share comments about the CHSAP and all comments will be recorded for the public record. To speak at the hearing, please sign up here.
Beltway Battles: Round 3
Missed Round 1 & 2? Well, Round 3 is coming! Beltway Battles: Round 3 returns to the Entertainment & Sports Arena on Saturday, August 6, 2022. DC Native, Anthony Peterson will headline this round along with other great fighters joining him like DC Native Demarcus “Chop Chop” Corley who will face Baltimore native Mack “Papi” Allison IV. This is going to be a fight set you do not want to miss! Beltway Battles is always an entertaining and fun time for DC residents.
Community Grant Program Returns
Events DC is proud to continue to support the future of non-profit organizations in Washington, DC that promote youth participation in both the arts and athletics. For Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, Events DC is pleased to provide funding for the program of $500,000 during two grant cycles ($250,000 in the first cycle and $250,000 in the second cycle). Cycle 1 applications are due August 1, 2022.
The grant program provides financial support to qualifying non-profit organizations dedicated to supporting children through sports, performing arts or cultural arts in the District of Columbia. To learn more about the Events DC Community Grant Program and the application requirements, please join us at a virtual informational session scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm during the month of July.
Community Grant Spotlight: The STAND Foundation
Since 2015, The STAND (Strengthening Thoughts and Nurturing Dreams) Foundation makes connecting with nature and building self-awareness in a bustling urban city, like Washington, DC, more accessible. As an Events DC Community Grant awardee (FY2022, Cycle 2), they were granted for their Equestrians on the Rise program that teaches youth English hunters and equitation riding styles. Some of their youth have participated in rodeo competitions through the National High School Rodeo Association.
Based in Ward 7, The STAND Foundation extends its services throughout DC and surrounding areas. In addition to the Equestrians on the Rise program, they offer Equestrian Everything (equine themed thera-art), Great Outdoor Adventures (responsibility, patience, and good work ethic while learning about horses), Know Thyself Heal Thyself, and Free Your Mind Winter Wellness Retreat (winter activities with equine themed art activities). The STAND Foundation also offers Barn Days and volunteer opportunities to get acclimated with the programs and facility! To learn more about The STAND Foundation.
Things to Do in July Across The District
The Shakespeare Theatre Company offers free performances for the public each year. This year they will be taking a contemporary approach to Hamlet. The shows run from July 10-21 and tickets can be found here.
Taste the district is on July 30th .Explore different foods, beverages, and exciting entertainment. Learn more here!
The 40th annual RAMMYs are coming to the Convention Center on July 24, 2022 to celebrate the region's restaurant community. Join us as we celebrate nominees and toast to an incredible year of dining and foodservice innovation!
Visit the Smithsonian American Art Museum on July 30th for a day jam-packed full of arcade games and console games. The theme for the arcade is color, line and form to celebrate how these elements are essential to video games.
Ase, a Yoruba concept that means our power to produce change. Visit Artechouse new exhibit to walk with African Kings and queens and discover concepts of identity, power and belonging.
Rugby comes to Audi Field for the Premier Rugby Sevens Game on July 16th. The teams participating will be the Headliners, Experts, Loggerheads, Loonies. Get your tickets here
In honor of the Premier Rugby Sevens Game check out the “We Belong Here: Marking the 50th Anniversary of Title IX” exhibition at the National Museum of American History. This exhibition explores the history of the Title IX legislation that helped bring equality into sports.